SWON News - Coding without Computers, TitleTalk, and ALAO 2018

Every day, we are surrounded by computers and code. Most of us know how to operate computers, but fewer people actually know how computers work on the inside, let alone how to write or use code. In the foreseeable future, computers and coding will have an increasing presence in our lives and in the workforce. In order to prepare today’s youth to become tomorrow’s technology innovators, we can start with teaching them how to think in code. This type of thinking is called “computational thinking.”

To become fluent in the language of computers, learning to think in code from a young age is helpful. This is where “coding without computers” comes into play: exposure to computational thinking without actually writing code or creating programs. Racheal Wodraska at Kenton County Public Library in Erlanger has been showing kids and teens how to code for several years using both tech and non tech means. On September 27th at Kenton County's new STREAM Center, join her in a FREE hands-on Level-Up Lab that will provide fun, interactive ideas for teaching computational thinking to people of all ages without the use of actual computers or coding languages! Register online today to save your seat!Can't make it to this lab? In November, the Executive Director of SWON, Cassondra Vick, and I will be presenting on this topic during OKI! Register now for early bird rates!

Baker & Taylor are excited to host one of their seasonal children's and teen publishing trends presentations in Cincinnati, Ohio! Join other librarians and teachers for this fun and informative professional development event. You'll get the inside scoop on what publishers have in store for kids and young adults in the coming months. Registration is required so make sure to reserve your spot soon!

Exciting Debut Author Allison Varnes will be our guest at this event for a special presentation and complimentary book signing!

TitleTalkFREE9/13/2018 - The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County 800 Vine StreetCincinnati, Ohio 45202